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Smyrna's Ikenna Okeke was named the Region 2-6A Co-MVP on Wednesday. Okeke, a Texas A&M commitment, had 68 catches for 849 yards with two TDs and 13 carries for 61 yards. On defense, he had 74 tackles with two interceptions and a recovered fumble.
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Stevens and Okeke were the top All-Region recipients among six superlative awards announced at Stones River Country Club.

"It's an honor because of all of the work that both Ikenna and myself have put in," said Stevens, a Class 6A Mr. Football finalist this year. "To be co-MVPs together in the toughest (region) of the state, it's very humbling."

Okeke, a Texas A&M commitment, had 68 catches for 849 yards with two TDs and 13 carries for 61 yards. On defense, he had 74 tackles with two interceptions and a recovered fumble.

"This means a lot," Okeke said. "This is a tough (region). To be recognized like this, I'm humbled and blessed."

Dowdy, a senior, rushed for 2,132 yards to lead the county in 2015. He had 30 total touchdowns with a season-high 288 against Siegel in the playoffs.

"This is such a prestigious region," said Dowdy, who was a Class 6A Mr. Football semifinalist this season in his first season as a starter. "This means a lot to me."

Nix, who recently committed to MTSU, finished with 70 tackles with five sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss in 2015. He played despite having shoulder issues during the season.

His shoulder came out of place on three different occasions during the season, but he managed to put it back in place and return to the game.

"I know there is a lot of great talent on the defensive side of the ball," said Nix, a Class 6A Mr. Football semifinalist. "To be selected as the best one just means a lot to me. There are just as many guys out there as good as I am."

Hudson Smith was a three-year starter for the Patriots, but started on both the offensive line and defensive line this season and excelled on both sides. Leifheit, a senior, moved from tight end to right tackle during the season. He was the anchor to a line that produced more than 3,500 yards on the ground.

Jacob Smith, a finalist for the Mr. Football Kicker of the Year, hit 10-of-11 field goals with a long of 44 yards this season. He hit 35-of-36 on extra points. His lone PAT miss was blocked.

Smith also averaged 39.8 yards a punt this season for the Stars.

"It's a great award," he said. "I hope awards keep coming. It shows that hard work really pays off."

Creasy led Oakland to a 12-2 record in 2015. The Patriots were the Region 2-6A MVP and fell 27-13 to Maryville in the Class 6A semifinals.